500 items given away, trashed, or sold… that’s the goal this month. Minimalism challenge (13 items out of the house today… 14 items tomorrow, etc.). I didn’t know I had this much still left to get rid of after the move… I got rid of about 20 car loads to Goodwill when we moved here. 2 bags and a lamp last weekend and 3 garbage bags full just from yesterday and today. It really feels good to only have items that give me value, or that I love. I hope I can finish the challenge to January 1st and let 2019 be a year of not buying anything new. Only food, medicine, utilities, gas & oil changes and maintenance, toiletries, and experiences like movies, concerts, and lessons… oh and lottery tickets ($40 every 5 weeks). That seems like a lot… maybe I should not buy anything used also? So, no Goodwill, etc. I have plenty of clothes. No shoes. Definitely no books! I can use the library. No restaurants except I can join others and get a soda or coffee. Hum, what else am I not thinking about? This is a fun challenge for me! I’d like to cut back spending to fit within DB’s income and my income going towards our retirement and generosity in giving to charities. (As a goal)
***I will bless your efforts to cut back. You are content and happy with all that you have, so I think “No Spend” is a good idea! Take it one month at a time with the goal to see how many months in 2019 you can commit to “No Spend” as you defined above. Enjoy the rest of the December Minimalist Challenge. You have a lot of items in the basement that you could get rid of next in your office and storage closet. (You have a computer, music books, journals, papers in files, a button collection you could maybe sell, picture frames, office supplies, art supplies you aren’t using… I know this is getting more difficult.) I hear you. No worries, you will feel amazing once you get down to only what you use and get value from (ie: Books in your bookcase and shelves). You will save a lot of money in 2019, especially if you take on some new clients and work to full capacity… or you may win the lottery, but that doesn’t mean you need to buy anything more! DB Can, but I challenge you to keep to your “No Spend” Plans. That would be amazing! Haha, I hear you like that challenge! We shall see how you do! Good Luck!